Get college credit for knowledge you acquired in the military.

Average college course: $700CLEP exam: $80

The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) helps you receive college credit for what you already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course. Developed by the College Board, CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program, available at more than 2,900 colleges and universities. Pass any of the 33 CLEP exams and achieve your college and career goals.

A proven retention, persistence and college completion tool, CLEP allows many self-directed students of a wide range of ages and backgrounds to demonstrate their mastery of introductory college-level material in 33 exams, and pursue greater academic success.

Developed by the College Board, the people behind AP and SAT, the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) has been the most widely trusted credit-by-examination program for over 40 years, accepted by 2,900 colleges and universities and administered in over 1,800 test centers.

CLEP exams test mastery of college-level material acquired in a variety of ways — through general academic instructions, significant independent study or extracurricular work. CLEP exam-takers include adults just entering or returning to school, military service members and traditional college students.

Accepting credit for all 33 CLEP exams! Up to 45 total credit-by-exam credits may be awarded.

The College Board’s College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) has been the most widely trusted credit-by-examination program for over 40 years, accepted by 2,900 colleges and universities and administered in more than 1,800 test centers. This rigorous program allows students of a wide range of ages and backgrounds to demonstrate their mastery of college-level material in introductory subjects and earn college credit. Students can earn credit for what they already know by getting qualifying scores on any of the 33 examinations.

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By introducing CLEP (and our 33 exams) to your students, you can show them how to save money and complete a degree sooner.

"I’m a huge proponent of CLEP, in fact I CLEP’ed my freshman year of college. I encourage all incoming veterans to consider taking CLEP prior to their arrival at UK. Especially if they have not left active duty, as the exams are at no cost to them. CLEP can allow these nontraditional students to enter college a little better prepared and not as far behind their traditional student peers."

"CLEP testing is a valuable resource and tremendous opportunity for students to earn college credit for what they already have learned! I've always encouraged our community-college students to take advantage of this opportunity. My children, friends and relatives have also benefitted from taking CLEP exams, and are now great believers in CLEP exams and their benefits!"

"Why is it that WKU administers more CLEP tests and awards more credit than any other institution in Kentucky? The answer is quite simple: The testing center actively searches for any opportunity to promote CLEP on campus, in the community and throughout the state. We offer presentations to campus advisors, parents of incoming freshmen, high school guidance counselors and anyone else who will listen! WKU’s generous CLEP policy, accepting credit for 32 exams, having a flexible testing schedule with online registration and on-site testing for regional campuses, and having a genuine interest in helping students succeed in college make our CLEP program a wonderful success story."

I love the opportunity CLEP provides to the students at the University of Louisville. They can finish their education in a more timely fashion, but also much more economically when they use CLEP to earn credit towards their degrees. My goal, every year, is to increase the awareness of CLEP to our students!"

"As a test center administrator, it has been a complete joy to witness students who otherwise would not have the funds necessary to work toward a degree program. Because of CLEP's many locations and cost factor, it has made it convenient for students worldwide to work towards completing a degree in record time."

"As an administrator of CLEP exams, nothing is more satisfying than to have a student pass the test and tell me it was the last credit they needed to graduate from college. In many cases, both the student and I have shed tears of joy. It is great to know that what you do has such a profound impact on these individuals."

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With both online and hybrid or blended courses, the college helps students prepare for a range of careers in healthcare, education, business, and technical fields and uses CLEP exam credits for prior learning to help students achieve their academic and career goals successfully.